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Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia glared at Crowley, her body tensing even underneath Nic’s hold. Maybe she should remind Crowley why she bore the title Storm Witch.

”I think we will pass on Nero owing you anything. Clearly, they’ve done more for you than you have for them. How is the throne of Hell treating you, by the way? Anyone threaten to take it away lately?” Caden crooned.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Crowley’s attention shifted to Caden’s, a mixture of anger and fear in his eyes. Rather than answer Caden, he looked the dragon shifter up and down before grinning.

”And what do you have to offer me, black panther?” The demon asked.

”Many things. If you ask nicely,” Caden countered before he shifted to the animal in question.

Caden took large steps with giant black paws to Nero’s side. The sleek panther slunk around Nero’s body before sitting down next to them. Caden looked into Crowley’s eyes with his own green-blue ones, sizing the imp up from where he sat.

”Ah, you have been busy,” Crowley mused. He looked from Caden to Nero once more. ”When were you going to tell me? I thought we were friends?” Crowley said, sounding disappointed.

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassi knows it is not even close to the right time or place, but the way Nic tightened his arm around her when Crowley commented and looked at her, made her a little weak in the knees. She was so used to being the powerhouse or one of the strongest things in the room. It was nice to have someone else who wanted to protect and care for her.

She took his strength, and her own desires to protect and keep him safe to answer Crowley.

”How about nothing? Since we had to take care of your little Chimera problem for you. No a bheil thu airson faicinn cò as urrainn barrachd òl na am fear eile?”

translations

Or do you want to see who can drink more than the other?

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia rested in the crook of Nic's arm after she added the blood to the bowl. She had been impressed with the way Nic had drawn his own blood effortlessly, but now she was worried. Red smoke curled around her feet before the King of Hell appeared, and he looked just as how she remembered him.

His eyes landed on Nero readily, and Cassiopeia decided to remain quiet for now to let Nero address him first.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden stood a couple steps behind Nero, holding the other “gifts” for they would need to pass on for Nero. He found himself smirking when the demon called Nero by his favourite nickname for them.

”They summoned you by request for us,” Caden said, drawing Crowley's attention to himself.

The King of Hell glanced Caden over before looking behind him to see Cassiopeia and Nic. Crowley raised an interested brow at Cassiopeia and the arm Nic had around her.

”The Storm Witch, a shifter, and a human. My my, what interesting company you keep nowadays, Nero darling.”

Chicago After Hours

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia blushed at Nic’s nickname for her. She walked along with him, though, trying to not overthink and worry.

Once they joined the others, Cassi sighed. ”Hopefully we find some answers,” she said in response to Nero’s comment.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Fit

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Caden led the group outside to the SUV. He drove to a remote location that didn’t have any significant landmarks or points of interest in hopes of keeping Crowley off the scent of where they had truly come from.

Once they were in the field, Caden helped Nero set everything up. ”How long do we have once we have Crowley summoned?” Caden asked, wondering if the demon would give them enough time to answer their questions.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia froze briefly when Nic pulled her in from behind. She stared down the hallway while his arms settled around her, and his chin rested on her head. Cassiopeia leaned back into her boyfriend, resting her hands over top of his and sighed. His touch was healing and it sent a pleasant tingling feeling through her body that didn’t calm down.

She appreciated that he was willing to compromise with her, but she felt bad doing that to him. ”You don’t have to wait in the car. Just don’t leave my side. Okay?”

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden chuckled and squeezed Nero’s leg. ”Maybe…but they’re in the hallway. Cassi is trying to convince Nic to stay behind, but Nic doesn’t want to,” Caden said and kissed their cheek.

Caden didn’t make a habit of listening in on private conversations, but sometimes he couldn’t help himself. He had shifted his ears slightly to enhance his hearing to see if he could understand what was delaying the others.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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”Well…no. It’ll be safe, especially with Caden and Nero there…I just…I dunno, worry or whatever.” Cassi mumbled. She had her shoes and socks back on now that she was completely clean from the dirt. She walked out ahead of Nic and stared down the hallway, knowing Caden and Nero were waiting for them, but she hesitated to walk down the hallway.

As soon as the supernatural community found out Nic was involved with them, it put a target on his head, and she was trying to delay that for as long as possible. Cass had set up protections for him as much as she could, but there were always risks.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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Caden rested a hand on Nero’s leg, giving them a gentle squeeze. ”Should I take you back into the shower? I obviously didn’t do a good enough job if you are still worrying. I can do that thing with my tongue you seem to like so much,” Caden said, hoping to get Nero to relax and smile.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia breathed against Nic's lips when he spoke to her. Her skin tingled from the simple yet intimate gesture. His comment had her laughing, though, and she broke the kiss completely.

"No, but maybe I should," she joked and tapped his nose. She took his hand and led Nic into the bathroom, so he could shower and she could take care of her hands and arms.

"Is there anyway I can convince you to remain behind while we summon Crowley?" Cassi knew the main reason they were summoning him was Nero's problem, but they also needed to know who held the contract for Nic's father. Since Nic was involved, Cassi could see Nic wanting to be there, but she really didn't want him involved.

Chicago After Hours

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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After a moment more, Caden scooped Nero up and carried them the last few feet into the bedroom. Caden pushed the bedroom door closed with his foot, and carried Nero into the bathroom. He set his imp on the bathroom counter, continuing to kiss them deeply.

Caden was grateful Nero was who they were. He was grateful to be present while they went about the task of discovering themselves, but Nero still had a life about them that consumed them both.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassi felt a pang twinge in her chest from Nic's words. No, she wouldn't be the only one anymore. How lovely would that be if she could recreate her family, and bring the art of sorcery back into the light. Suddenly Cassi could picture it all so clearly. A couple of kids running around with black hair, flowers growing behind them as their powers started to show.

Once again, Nic pulled her from her thoughts and she couldn't help but laugh. "For someone who doesn't know magic, probably, but for us, I don't think so. No more than any other child."

Her heart swelled from his words, and she happily returned Nic's gentle kiss. She slid her hand into his hair, not worried about leaving dirt marks since he would be showering soon.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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"As am I." Caden missed his room. It was the most sacred place in the house to him, and he missed seeing Nero in their bed waiting for him.

Caden stopped walking quickly when Nero jumped in front of him. His arms went out automatically, and his hands held onto Nero's hips while they spoke.

Caden broke into a smile and pressed his forehead to Nero's. "I am more than okay with him knowing. It may place a target on our backs, but there already is one. I'd rather they know who you are to me. Maybe that'll make them think twice," Caden said before he kissed Nero.

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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"At one point I did," she said, pulling back to look at Nic. She smirked at his facial expression. "Breathe, Nic. I don't want five kids in five years," she teased him.

She released him from her hold and took his hands in hers. "Scientifically speaking, my body is young enough to still have children without complications, so it is a very real possibility for us. But I've been around for three hundred years, and although I do think about the idea of children from time-to-time, I don't feel the urge to have children anymore."

Cassi's concentration remained on their hands as she intertwined their fingers while talking. At one time having children was part of her duty, but one she was excited to fulfill. She had always loved working with the children to train them and care for them. She thought she could be an excellent mother one day, but then everything changed. She no longer had that motherly urge she once felt, but the idea was still there. Besides, Nic was human. Cassi's children wouldn't be used for some demon's army now.

Cass looked back at Nic and placed one of his hands on her cheeks. "It is possible that if we have children they will develop some magical ability," she added.

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Caden

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Location: Caden&Nero’s House – Chicago, IL
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"Well, we have some time before he wakes I am sure. I think we could probably talk to Crowley before he wakes," Caden declared. He walked inside with Nero and paused to listen for any conversation. A door closed near the training room, but aside from the construction noise that was now starting, Caden couldn't hear any other conversations. He would wait until after his shower with Nero to go check on Kimiko.

Caden pulled Nero along to the temporary bedroom they shared. "On the plus side, the construction for our room should be done today."

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Cassiopeia Claire Alistair

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Location: Caden&Nero's House – Chicago, IL
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Cassiopeia smiled as Nic spoke more about his sister. "She sounds like she would have been a handful, but just as passionate," Cassi surmised.

Once they were back in the training room, Cassi stared at the damaged wall in deep thought. Nic's kiss brought her back and she leaned into him. She wrapped her arms around his waist and looked up at him.

"Kiki is young. She may be older than you, but she still is quite young with a lot still to learn. She's strong though, and brave. She's gone through the majority of her life by herself. I so rarely see her..." Cassi leaned her head against Nic's chest, listening to his heartbeat.

"Do you want children?" she asked suddenly.